Principal Design Engineer - Highways

BWB Consulting is a renowned engineering and environmental design consultancy, celebrated for our commitment to technical excellence and unparalleled client satisfaction. Our dedication to delivering exceptional results has earned us multiple awards, including the prestigious ACE Best Large Consultancy of the year 2022.

We strive for excellence in everything we do, delivering top-tier solutions and exceeding client expectations. We embrace innovation and continuously seek new and better ways to address challenges and drive progress. We uphold the highest standards of integrity, honesty, and professionalism in all our interactions. We foster a culture of collaboration, working closely with clients and partners to achieve shared goals. We are committed to sustainability and environmental stewardship, integrating sustainable practices into our work to create a positive impact on the world around us.

Join BWB, a company recognised with the Gold accreditation for We Invest in Wellbeing, highlighting our commitment to exceptional wellbeing practices. We are also proud to maintain our Platinum status in We Invest in People, reflecting our ongoing dedication to creating a supportive and enriching workplace. Be part of a team that values continuous improvement and strives to make work better for everyone.

When you join BWB, you become part of a community that values your contributions and empowers you to make a difference. Whether it’s through your work on impactful projects, engagement with local communities, or advancement of your own career, you will have the opportunity to leave a lasting mark on the world.

If you are looking for a company that values excellence, innovation, and the wellbeing of its people, then BWB Consulting is the place for you.

What you’ll be doing:

BWB Consulting has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Highways Engineer at Associate status to work in our Design Infrastructure team. BWB are proud to have become a Highways England Regional Delivery Partner and you will be working with Highways England as well as numerous other key clients and will be a key member of a growing team within BWB. Working on challenging projects, you will be proficient in undertaking several aspects of preliminary and detailed design of public highways including geometry, drainage, pavements and other elements of highway schemes. You will have a keen interest in developing your understanding and ability in civil engineering design and a willingness to research and take on new challenges. To be able to work independently and use your engineering judgement to tackle day to day problems, delegate tasks and show a desire to develop graduates and engineers within the team. You will have experience of the multi-disciplinary nature of complex projects from planning stage, through to completion. Show a desire to develop your project coordination skills and a willingness to understand more about other disciplines roles on projects. You will have experience of the requirements of working with different types of client in a complex industry – our clients include developers, local authorities and contractors, all of whom have different expectations and requirements from you and the projects you will work on.

What you’ll bring:

• Technical independence with our industry standard design software packages Civil 3D (although extensive experience in the use of OpenRoads or PDS would be considered as long as there is a willingness to train on Civil 3D) and Microdrainage.
• The use of the Microsoft Office Suite of software, including Excel.
• Experience liaising with both internal and external bodies.
• Experience liaising with other consultants, project managers and directly with Clients.
• Good commercial awareness with effective influencing and negotiating skills, as well as an aptitude to develop emerging and new client relationships.
• Experience of providing an outward facing capacity as a design team representative in dealings with clients on technical matters.
• A visible and participative technical lead, willing and able to take responsibility for the technical solutions for projects.
• An ability to effectively delegate design responsibility to others and act in a mentoring role to less experienced staff.
• Excellent communicator, both written and oral, with the ability to adapt communication style to suit different circumstances.
• Track record of building and maintaining strong relationships at all levels both internally and externally.
• A ‘self-starter’ with drive, positivity and enthusiasm and a strong desire to succeed.

What We Offer at BWB Consulting:

• Empowering You to Be Your Most Authentic Self - We foster an inclusive environment where you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work every day.
• Competitive Salary - We offer a competitive salary package to recognise and reward your contributions.
• Pension - BWB matches 5% of your salary into your pension, helping you save for a secure future.
• Generous Holiday Allowance - Enjoy 25 days of annual leave with the option to purchase additional days for more flexibility.
• Life Assurance - We provide life assurance coverage of 4 times your salary to offer peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
• Wellbeing Support - Access qualified, confidential support through Westfield Health to prioritise your mental and physical wellbeing. We also offer a healthcare cash plan to assist with medical expenses.
• Driving Your Own Experience - Our values-driven culture empowers you to take ownership of your professional journey and shape your career path and hybrid working options provide flexibility to balance work and personal commitments.
• Learning & Development Opportunities - Access personalised, fully funded learning and development programs to enhance your skills and knowledge. We also offer support for charterships and paid professional subscriptions to further your professional development.
• Other Benefits - Enjoy exclusive savings, discounts, free advice, and other benefits.
• Health and Wellness Initiative - Participate in the Cycle to Work scheme to promote physical activity and eco-friendly commuting. Paid volunteering days to give back to your community and make a positive impact. Regular social events to foster team bonding and celebrate achievements. Long service reward scheme to recognise your dedication and commitment to BWB Consulting.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. If you have a medical condition or an individual need for an adjustment to our process, and you believe this may affect your ability to be your best - please let us know so we can talk about how we can best support you and make any adjustments that may be needed.